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Tony Barba

Valencia

Summary

Energetic and disciplined individual with an ability to create a welcoming environment, thanks to experience at Eggs 'n' Things. Deep interest in history, International Relations, and world news, leading to a wealth of knowledge in world politics outside of classes. Skilled in telephone communications and possesses strong interpersonal abilities. Demonstrated initiative and problem-solving skills, significantly improving customer satisfaction and operational smoothness.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Host and Expediter

Eggs 'n' Things
08.2022 - Current
  • Created a warm and welcoming environment which attracts new people and keeps regulars coming.
  • Worked with others to move tables and adjust seating to accommodate groups with special requests.
  • Trained new hosts on customer service best practices and restaurant policies to maintain high standards of service.
  • Took to-go orders by phone, answered customer questions, and informed of accurate wait times.
  • Supported servers on weekends by running plates to tables.
  • Monitored seating area and checked restrooms regularly to keep spotless.

Intern

Office of Mike Garcia
08.2022 - 12.2022
  • Responded to all inquiries from general public by phone and voicemail, with every call within the district to be summarized and uploaded in the system.
  • Sorted and organized files, spreadsheets, and reports.
  • Identified, researched and tracked legislative issues relevant to current public issues.
  • Greeted visitors entering office and asked questions to ascertain how to provide assistance.
  • Took initiative in assisting with various small tasks within the office.

Sales Associate

Trek Bikes
12.2020 - 06.2021
  • Answered customer questions about sizing, qualities, and care for various bikes and accessories.
  • Engaged with customers to build rapport and loyalty.
  • Helped customers locate products and checked store system for item at other sites.
  • Used in-store system to locate inventory and place special orders for customers.

Shift Lead

Deep Sea Poke
12.2019 - 03.2020

Took customer orders and checked them out

Prepared and cooked various items in the back of the store

Answered any costumer concerns or questions

Education

Bachelor's - Politcal Science

University of California, Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA

Bachelor of Science - Politcs

California State University, Northridge
Northridge, CA
12-2025

Skills

  • Telephone communications

  • Staff coordination

  • Event planning assistance

  • Strong interpersonal skills

  • Listening

Timeline

Host and Expediter

Eggs 'n' Things
08.2022 - Current

Intern

Office of Mike Garcia
08.2022 - 12.2022

Sales Associate

Trek Bikes
12.2020 - 06.2021

Shift Lead

Deep Sea Poke
12.2019 - 03.2020

Bachelor's - Politcal Science

University of California, Santa Cruz

Bachelor of Science - Politcs

California State University, Northridge
Tony Barba